Staffing Coordinator, LN - Inpatient Rehab Hospital

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC•Sarasota, FL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Staffing Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal staffing levels and smooth operational flow within our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. This role involves proactive scheduling, real-time staffing adjustments, and effective communication with nursing units to maintain safe and effective patient care.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered license to practice vocational nursing in the state where currently practicing.
Current BLS via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
Experience with staffing in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting.
Familiarity with patient classification/acuity systems.
Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly.
Reading and comprehension at the level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees
Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Current ACLS certification via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly nursing schedules, ensuring alignment with patient census, acuity, and established staffing ratios.
Proactively anticipate staffing needs, coordinate with internal staff, and utilize agency or per diem resources as needed.
Respond promptly to call-ins, unexpected absences, and fluctuations in patient census to ensure adequate coverage across all shifts.
Track and approve time off requests (vacation, sick leave, etc.), ensuring compliance with policies and minimizing scheduling conflicts.
Collaborate closely with nursing units to identify staffing needs, discuss patient acuity levels, and address emerging concerns.
Build strong relationships with nursing agency representatives to streamline the utilization of external resources.
Maintain clear and timely communication with nursing staff regarding schedule changes, open shifts, and mandatory overtime requirements.
Utilize staffing software to input schedules, track attendance, and manage personnel data with accuracy.
Generate and analyze staffing metrics (e.g., overtime usage, agency utilization, vacancy rates) to identify trends and support decision-making.
Provide regular reports to the Director of Nursing or Nursing Supervisor on staffing status and relevant trends.